EIB investment talks to strengthen Morocco climate and transport projects

The European Investment Bank investment talks with Morocco are set to advance financial and development cooperation as EIB President Nadia Calviño prepares for an official visit from June 29 to July 1. The visit aims to deepen collaboration between the European Union and Morocco while supporting major infrastructure and climate resilience projects.

During her stay, Calviño will meet Moroccan government officials responsible for economic and financial affairs, along with representatives from diplomatic and financial institutions. The discussions will focus on the future of cooperation between Morocco and the European Union and on expanding the impact of EIB financing across the country.

A central event of the visit will be a high-level meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui. The meeting coincides with two milestones: two decades of EIB operations in Morocco and nearly fifty years of partnership between the bank and the country. Both sides are expected to review previous achievements and identify new priorities for investment and development.

The European Investment Bank said resilient infrastructure and sustainable transport will be key topics during the visit. Two major financing agreements backed by European Union guarantees are expected to be signed. The projects are designed to improve transport network safety, strengthen infrastructure resilience, and help Morocco adapt to the effects of climate change.

Calviño will also visit a public school in Rabat to attend a musical performance by young participants in the Morocco 88 initiative. The visit reflects the bank’s support for education and youth development programs in the country.

Ahead of the trip, Calviño described Morocco as a strategic partner for the institution and said the visit demonstrates renewed momentum in relations between the European Union and Morocco. She emphasized the EIB’s role in financing projects that benefit citizens and businesses while supporting sustainable economic growth.

The European Investment Bank remains one of Morocco’s largest international lenders. Since beginning operations in the country, it has mobilized more than €12 billion, equivalent to around MAD 132 billion. Funding has supported sectors such as small and medium-sized enterprises, renewable energy, education, transport, healthcare, water management, and sanitation.

Owned by the 27 member states of the European Union, the EIB serves as the bloc’s long-term lending institution. In 2025, it approved €100 billion in new financing for projects linked to climate action, digital innovation, infrastructure, security, and international partnerships.

Its international branch, EIB Global, continues to expand cooperation outside the European Union. Morocco remains one of its key partners under broader initiatives such as the Global Gateway strategy, which seeks to strengthen investment and connectivity with partner countries.